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Emergency Medical Technology CC
Health Sciences Department | C.C. Certificate of Completion | 1 year
In our Emergency Medical Technology program, students prepare for exciting, in demand health career opportunities through interactive classrooms and hands-on work.
Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) provide immediate care to critically ill or injured people on-scene and provide transportation to hospitals, care facilities and residences. The ability to work under pressure in challenging environments, think critically to make difficult decisions independently and accurately perform life-saving skills are essential to success in this exciting career. At Clackamas Community College, students prepare through interactive classroom learning and hands-on clinical experiences.
Emergency Medical Technology CC
You will develop some exciting new skills in this program. Among these new skills, you should be able to:
- respond to injured and ill patients
- provide a thorough assessment of the patient’s condition
- put together an initial plan of care to quickly stabilize life-threatening conditions
- provide life-saving interventions
- provide safe transport for continued care
- communicate clearly and effectively with patients, and other EMS/hospital personnel
- document medical care given to patients
Careers
Career opportunities include:
- EMS/fire agencies
- EMS/ambulance agencies
- search and rescue
- emergency management
- disaster relief organizations
- hospitals and clinics
- event medical companies
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Gainful Employment
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The Emergency Medical Technician program follows the guidelines and requirements set forth by the Oregon Health Authority (OAR 409-030-0100 to 409-030-025). In order to obtain a clinical practicum or clinical experience, students must meet the following standards and requirements set forth by the state.
Note: If you have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony, please contact the program director for additional information. Deadlines and due dates for completing OHA requirements may vary by program.
Criminal background check
Criminal background check must be completed prior to clinical placement and no more than three months before entering the program.
Drug screen
Drug screen must be completed prior to clinical placement and no more than three months before entering the program.
TB skin test (two step) or chest x-ray
There must be documentation of one of the following:
- Two-step TB skin test or
- Quantiferon Gold blood test or
- If the results are positive, a clear Chest X-Ray (with lab report) is required
Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap)
There must be documentation the following:
- Tdap/Td booster within the past 10 years
Varicella (Chicken Pox)
There must be documentation of one of the following:
- Two vaccinations or
- Positive antibody titer (lab report required) or
- Medically documented history of disease
Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR)
There must be documentation of one of the following:
- Two vaccinations or
- Positive antibody titers for all three components (lab reports required)
Hepatitis B
There must be documentation of one of the following:
- Three vaccinations or
- Positive antibody titer (lab report required)
COVID-19 (OAR 333-019-010)
- Two vaccinations Pfizer or
- Two vaccinations Moderna or
- One vaccination Johnson & Johnson
Flu Vaccine
(Recommended by OHA and required by some employers)
- Seasonal flu vaccine
BLS/CPR certification
- BLS/CPR certification is included in the EMT-101 course
It is recommended to meet with a Health Science advisor prior to applying to the program. Our advisors will help answer pre-requisite program requirements.
Tracy Pantano-Rumsey, Academic Advisor
tracy.pantanorumsey@clackamas.edu, 503-594-6131
Phil Reid, Academic Advisor
philr@clackamas.edu, 503-594-0623
PROGRAM CODE: CC.EMT
RELATED INSTRUCTION OUTCOMES
Computation (1 course- MTH-065 Algebra II)
- Use appropriate mathematics to solve problems
Communication (1 course- WR-121Z Composition I)
- Read actively, think critically, and write purposefully and capably for professional audiences
Human Relations (1 course- PSY-101 Human Relations)
- Engage in ethical communication processes that accomplish goals
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- effectively apply the basic elements of a prehospital patient assessment to a variety of common types of acute and non-acute patient conditions and safely perform interventions within the EMT scope of practice;
- make care decisions that are logically supported and modified in accordance with clinical knowledge, standing orders and nationally recognized standards of care;
- apply their understanding of the EMS system, systems of care, and operational knowledge in assuring safe and effective practices supporting patient care;
- integrate the principles of therapeutic communication and cultural sensitivity into a variety of patient encounters;
- conduct oneself in a manner that is consistent with professional standards and ethics;
- engage in ongoing development to improve self and practice.
For information contact the EMT program director at 503-594-0696 or department at 503-594-0650.
Emergency Medical Technology Application Process
Review all information provided here on this webpage before completing the application.
Meet with a Health Sciences Program Academic Advisor prior to completing the program application.
- Tracy Pantano-Rumsey: tracy.pantanorumsey@clackamas.edu
- Phil Reid: philr@clackamas.edu
Answer all of the questions on the application and submit the application form.
The application deadline for fall term is July 7, 2024, 11:59 p.m.
You will be notified via email by Allied Health Admissions on the status of your application along with next steps in the process by July 20.
Note: Conditionally accepted students will be invited to participate in a mandatory orientation at the Harmony Campus on August 21, 2024. More information will be provided in acceptance letters.
